Cancer Misdiagnosis

The devastating consequences of a cancer misdiagnosis continue to regularly occur in the United States. Research indicates that about 12 percent of cancer cases are wrongly diagnosed due to medical error.  A cancer misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary physical and emotional pain and suffering, financial losses, and other devastating consequences.

If you or someone you love has suffered from a cancer misdiagnosis, you may be entitled to seek compensation through a medical malpractice claim. Please contact Cline Farrell Christie Lee & Caress today for a free consultation to learn more about your legal rights and options.

Cancer Misdiagnosis - Common Situations

Cancer misdiagnosis involves much more than simply not detecting the disease in time. The following are instances of cancer misdiagnosis that may lead to severe injury or death to a patient.

  • Cancer Not Discovered - This situation arises when a tumor may be present and the doctor fails to recognize it, allowing the disease to advance untreated.
  • The Wrong Type of Cancer is Diagnosed - This occurs when a patient has, for example, breast cancer but is diagnosed with lung cancer based on faulty imaging.
  • Cancer is Falsely Diagnosed - This situation arises when a patient is diagnosed with cancer, but the patient doesn't have the disease. The effects of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, are often debilitating and cause the patient to experience unnecessary pain and suffering, medical expenses, and more.

A cancer misdiagnosis, missed diagnosis, or delay in treatment can significantly reduce the rate of patient recovery and survival, as well as cause devastating suffering for the patient and his or her family.  

Your Legal Rights

There are laws in place that protect victims of medical malpractice and you may be eligible to recover compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages from work, and more.

Please contact Cline Farrell Christie Lee & Caress today for a free consultation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who can evaluate your case and advise you as to your legal rights and options.  We look forward to hearing from you and we welcome the opportunity to serve and assist you.